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La Liga - Ronaldo Takes season tally to 38 in Madrid win

Malta Independent Monday, 16 May 2011, 00:00 Last update: about 16 years ago

Cristiano Ronaldo scored two goals in Real Madrid's 3-1 win at Villarreal for the Portugal forward to match the Spanish league's single-season goalscoring record of 38, while Getafe and Zaragoza both won to ensure the final relegation spot will be decided in the last round.

Ronaldo curled a pair of free kicks past goalkeeper Diego Lopez to match the mark set by Athletic Bilbao's Telmo Zarra and Madrid's Hugo Sanchez, the league scoring leaders from the 1950-51 and 1989-90 seasons.

Barcelona celebrated its third straight domestic title with a lackluster 0-0 draw against Deportivo La Coruna.

Villarreal's defeat means Valencia secured third and an automatic place in next season's Champions League.

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